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1. Introduction Studio Clam 

Press and Studio Mini Clam 
Press 

 
 

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Specifications of the Studio Clam Press and 
Studio Mini Clam Press  

 
 

The Studio Clam Press and Studio Mini Clam Press are manually 
operated

 heat presses for transfer printing and material fusing.  They 

are ideal for medium volume production. 
 

The work areas

 

are:

 

Studio Clam Press 

38 x 38 cms (15 x 15 ins) and 

Studio Mini Clam 

Press 

28 x 38 cms (11 x 15 ins). 

 

Specifications 

 

 

                        European Machines 

 

 

Studio Clam Press

Studio Mini Clam 

Press 

Power consumption 

2200 Watts

1750 Watts

Power supply 

230 Volts AC

230 Volts AC

Max. working temperature 

260

o

C

260

o

C

Machine height open 

86 cms

86 cms

Machine height closed 

34.5 cms

34.5 cms

Machine width 

38 cms

28 cms

Machine depth 

61 cms

61 cms

Net weight 

31 kg

27 kg

Press pad dimensions

38 x 38 cms

28 x 38 cms

Mains Fuse 

15 A

10 A

Auxiliary Fuse 

2 A

2 A

 

Specification 

 

 

                                 USA Machines 

 

 

Studio Clam Press

Studio Mini Clam

Press

Power consumption 

1600 Watts

1350 Watts

Power supply 

110 Volts AC

110 Volts AC

Max. working temperature 

500

o

F

500

o

F

Machine height open 

34 ins

34 ins

Machine height closed 

13.5 ins

13.5 ins

Machine width 

15 ins

11 ins

Machine depth 

24 ins

24 ins

Net weight 

68 lbs

59.5 lbs

Press pad dimensions 

15 x 15 ins

11 x 15 ins

Mains Fuse 

20 A

16 A

Auxiliary Fuse 

2 A

2 A

 

 

Summary of Contents for Mini Clam

Page 1: ...2015 a adkins and sons limited all rights reserved Studio Clam Mini Clam Operators Handbook...

Page 2: ...carefully designed and manufactured to ensure that you the user will gain the maximum benefit All A Adkins Sons Limited products are specifically designed to ensure ease of use with particular attent...

Page 3: ...Press and Studio Mini Clam Press 5 3 2 Working with heat transfer materials 5 3 3 Pressing pad assembly 6 3 4 Shutting down the machine 6 4 Maintenance of the Machine 7 4 1 Daily maintenance 7 4 2 Pe...

Page 4: ...pply 230 Volts AC 230 Volts AC Max working temperature 260o C 260o C Machine height open 86 cms 86 cms Machine height closed 34 5 cms 34 5 cms Machine width 38 cms 28 cms Machine depth 61 cms 61 cms N...

Page 5: ...O touching internal parts is dangerous and may cause shock hazard All electrical connections inside covers are live Never operate Press with any covers and or guards removed PROTECT THE MAINS CABLE da...

Page 6: ...tudio Clam Press and Studio Mini Clam Press should be connected to the mains supply nominally 230V AC for the European Market or 110V AC for America by the mains cable provided and a suitable plug The...

Page 7: ...power supply having a different voltage frequency from that on the machine data plate 2 4 Adjusting the pressure This press is fitted with a pressure adjusting unit which enables the heat plate assem...

Page 8: ...for transfer printing 3 2 1 Close the press to check the amount of closing pressure the machine has been set at If more or less pressure is required then open the machine and turn the pressure adjust...

Page 9: ...ssing pad will always affect the quality of printing fusing Do not insert items into the machine which would tend to cut the pressing pad i e buttons pins press studs or zips Never allow the hot heat...

Page 10: ...with a dry cloth before use when the plate is cold 4 2 Periodic Maintenance Put a few drops of oil onto the various pivot pins and the pressure adjusting screw every three months 4 3 Cleaning Clean t...

Page 11: ...lam Press and Studio Mini Clam Press 5 1 General Layout Page 9 5 2 Exploded diagram and parts list Studio Clam Press Page 10 5 3 Exploded diagram and parts list Studio Mini Clam Press Page 11 5 4 Cont...

Page 12: ...5 1 Machine General Layout MACHINE OPERATING HANDLE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS PRESSURE ADJUSTING KNOB PAD TABLE HEAT PLATE ON OFF SWITCH Page 9...

Page 13: ...Arm 1 ASCL16 17 Magnetic Switch 1 ASCL17 18 Insulation Cover 1 ASCL18 19 Heater 2 2 Kw 1 ASCL19 20 Silicone Pad 1 ASCL20 38 21 Mother Table 1 ASCL21 38 22 Temp Controller 1 ASCL22 23 Axle End Cap Was...

Page 14: ...1 ASCL15 16 Stay Bar Arm 1 ASCL16 17 Magnetic Switch 1 ASCL17 18 Insulation Cover 1 ASCL18 19 Heater 1 75 Kw 1 ASCL19A 20 Silicone Pad 1 ASCL20 28 21 Mother Table 1 ASCL21 28 22 Temp Controller 1 ASCL...

Page 15: ...n to zero counter Setting Time 1 2 3 4 Switch on machine Press UP and DOWN buttons to change temperature values The unit stores automatically once required value is achieved Press START STOP button to...

Page 16: ...MAIN CONTROL BOARD SOLID STATE RELAY PROBE ELEMENT MAIN FUSE 5 5 General Electrical Diagram Page 13 MAGNETIC SWITCH AUXILIARY FUSE L1 L2 L3 L4 N1 N L 1 TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL 2 TIME CONTROL PANEL...

Page 17: ...5mm 2 1 5mm 2 1 5mm 2 7 8 5 24VDC 1 2 3 4 3 STAR STOP TIMER TEMPERATURE 6 5 L3 N1 1 5mm 2 ROCKER SWITCH PROBE TIME TEMP CONTROLLERS MAGNETIC SWITCH HEATING ELEMENT MAIN FUSE AUX FUSE MAIN CONTROL BOAR...

Page 18: ...ant improvement and or modification to meet changing conditions the right is reserved to change the design and or specifications at any time without prior notification and therefore specifications may...

Page 19: ...a replacement press the warranty of the replacement press shall expire on the anniversary date of the original machines invoice to the customer In order for this warranty to be effective no return of...

Page 20: ...LE10 0AW United Kingdom Type of Equipment Studio Clam Heat Press Studio Mini Clam Heat Press Model Number Serial Number Year of Manufacture BS EN ISO 12100 1 2003 A1 2009 Safety of machinery Basic Te...

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